Deceased are a brother, Lawrence; a sister-in-law, Ruth; and a brother-in-law, Julius Henke.

He retired after 35 years from Frigidaire (GM) and was a substitute teacher for Montgomery County Joint Vocational School in machine trades. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Air Corp 18th Repair Squadron in World War II and a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Vandalia.

Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Robert Monnin officiating. Burial is at Forest Hills Cemetery, Vandalia.